Capella News

MINNEAPOLIS, Sept. 11, 2008 — Capella University (www.capella.edu), an accredited*, fully online university that has built its reputation by providing quality graduate education for working adults, has released its latest Inside Online Education podcast. It features a discussion of the mental health needs of returning servicemembers with Will Wilson, president-elect of the American Psychological Association’s Society of Military Psychology and faculty chair for Industrial/Organizational Psychology at Capella University. The podcast references the Joining Forces America (www.joiningforcesamerica.org) study sponsored by Capella, which explores the mental health needs of returning servicemembers.

These regular podcasts feature interviews with Capella students, faculty and staff who share the experience of online education from a first-person point of view. They are typically about 15 minutes long and are available at http://www.capellacommons.com. They are also available via subscription from iTunes.

About Capella University
Capella University (www.capella.edu) is an accredited*, fully online university that has built its reputation by providing quality graduate education for working adults. Eighty-three percent of Capella students are currently enrolled in master’s or doctoral degree programs in business, information technology, education, human services, psychology, public health, and public safety. Capella also offers bachelor’s degree programs in business, information technology, and public safety. Within those areas, Capella currently offers 109 graduate and undergraduate specializations and 15 certificate programs. More than 23,700 learners were enrolled as of June 30, 2008, from all 50 states and 45 other countries. Capella is committed to providing high-caliber academic excellence and pursuing balanced business growth. Founded in 1993, Capella University is a wholly owned subsidiary of Capella Education Company, headquartered in Minneapolis. For more information, please visit http://www.capella.edu or call 1-888-CAPELLA (227-3552).

* Capella University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools (NCA), www.ncahlc.org.
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